20190808 BIC MinutesI
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
Chair Cline called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Flag Salute.
Present:Chah Jack Cline, Commissioners John Baca, William Davis, Duncan Sachdeva,
and Robert Wendoll
Vice Chair Jimmy An&eoli II and Commissioner Justin FaustAbsent:
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Harrington stated there were no changes to the agenda
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Business and Industly Commission Meeting Held on May 9'
2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and File.
MOTION
Commissioner Wendoll moved and Commissioner Davis seconded a motion to approve
the Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on May 9,
2019. The motion carried 5-0-2, Vice Chair Andreoli II and Commissioner Faust absent.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
MII\ruTES
VERNON BUSINESS AI{D INDUSTRY COMMISSION
REGULARMEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2OI9
COUNCIL CHAMBER,4305 SANTA tr'E AVENUE
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Update on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan
Recommendation: A. Find that the actions recommended in this staff report do not
constitute a "project" pursuant to Section 45378(bX2) of the Guidelines to the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act ('CEQA') because such recommendations constitute an
administrative activity; and even if the proposed actions do constitute a project, it would
be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(bX3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environmenl;
B. Receive and file a presentation updating the Commission on the Vemon Los Angeles
River Active Transportation Access Plan; and
C. Hold a discussion and provide feedback and direction to staffon the City's Los Angeles
River Active Transportation Plan.
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Public Works Project Engineer Araujo provided an overview of the Vemon los Angeles River
Path Project.
James Powell, Senior Desip Associate, Alta Planning + Design, Inc., conducted a PowerPoint
Presentation regarding the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan.
In response to Chair Cline, Public Works Project Engineer Araujo and Mr. Powell provided
information on the Vernon Police Department's input on the project.
A dialogue ensued between the Commission and stalf as to the safety of the cornmuters, path
desigtr, use of motorized scooters and electric bikes, concen$ relating to encampment of the
homeless population, accidents, accessibility for emergency vehicles, jurisdiction, hours of
operation and impact to the surrounding business community.
Commissioner Baca proposed that Qqmmi5si6n l{smbers attend future discussions relating to the
project.
MOTION
Commissioner Davis moved and Chair Cline seconded a motion to: A. Find that the actions
recommended in this staff report do not constitute a "project" pursuant to Section
45378(bX2) of the Guidelines to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act ('CEQA)
because such recommendations constitute an administrative activity; and even if ttre
proposed actions do constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance
with Section 15061(bX3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may
have an effect on the environment; and B. Receive and file the presentation updating the
Commission on the Vemon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan. The
motion carried 5-0-2, Vice Chair Andreoli II and Commissioner Faust absent.
ORAL REPORTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Cline adjoumed the meeting at 9:37
CK Chair
AfiEST:
LISA POPE, Ci
(seal)
Clerk
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